EDUCATION CONSULTANCY

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• Degrees from UK higher education providers are respected around the world, and the choice of subjects you can study is extensive. A degree from any British university will look great on a CV, and when looking for work in the future, no matter the industry and the location, having a qualification from the UK will be a great selling point. 
• British higher education providers are recognised internationally for their creative and challenging environments, that help push students to be their best. Their standards are highly regarded, with experts on many academic topics, and they're generally high in internationally university rankings.
• The UK is a multicultural country and is also immensely popular with international students. In fact, the UK is the second most popular destination for overseas students in the world. This diversity means our campuses are alive with different cultures. 
• Generally, an international student can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time, and ten hours when school is out. This allows students to take on a part-time job or an internship, to learn new skills and earn money while studying. Your university may even help you secure an internship as part of your course, which will most certainly give you a competitive edge when you graduate. The UK Government has also announced a new post-study-visa that will allow international students who graduate from the summer of 2021 to stay and work in the UK for a further two or three years.

1. There are more than 395 universities and colleges, offering over 50,000 undergraduate-level higher education courses across the UK.
2. UK higher education applications are made through UCAS.
3. There are different deadlines for applying for different courses, and to different universities – take a look at the key dates and deadlines  relevant to courses you’re interested in.
4. You will need to pay tuition fees, these vary depending on the uni or college and course you choose. You may be able to get financial help with your tuition fees, or a scholarship. However, EU students are not subject to tuition fees in Scotland.  
5. The amount of money you will need to cover living costs will vary based on where you study. London and other large cities tend to be more expensive.
6. Many international students need to apply for a visa to study in the UK, and there are work permit restrictions and some English language qualifications you may need.
7. Universities advise all applicants what standard of English is required for their courses. Most course providers will ask you to demonstrate proficiency in English, or to take an approved English language test if English is not your first language.
8. First year students tend to live in university halls of residence (university accommodation) – but there are lots of other accommodation options.

• Education is one of the primary influences that shape people along their paths to succeed in their career, thus educational choices are considered among the most important decisions that anyone can make. Despite excessive information maybe available online and promotional materials, however, many face various challenges and at times struggle with endless frustrations when it comes with their educational goals. Not to mention many parents can stress out when their child has not yet made any real effort in their educational goals fearing the negative impact it may cause. This can become a serious factor that many do not realize how important it is when making vital decisions like what they want to study, where they want to study, how much they are willing to invest in their child's education, entry requirements and not to mention deadlines, and the list just goes on with endless questions.
• When a student has a hard time with a school subject like math or English, it is common to seek out extra help from their professors or tutors. Similar concept is applied when trying to sort through the challenges faced with their educational decisions, to seek out an expert within the field to find the best strategy in attaining an educational or academic goal.
• In addition to helping sift through their educational options and future careers, an educational consultant assists families in deciding what their values are and what's important for them in an educational experience, and presents them with expert guidance on how to select options that are best fit.

• If new to the education system, a professionally knowledgeable educational consultant can bea valuable resource.
• We, an educational consultant will ease the process when it comes to achieving the educational goals.
• We can guide and assist in finding the suitable fit of the course/school/college/university which best match the interests, personality, needs and admissions profile, how to prepare for interviews and applications, and advise on how best to work with achieving the result.
• We can answer questions about which entrance exams are most appropriate and when to schedule testing. Some consultants also assist with test preparation.
• We can provide insight into what will be required to succeed academically and socially, by identifying the strength and weakness.
• We can help navigate financial concerns, and may have inside information and lesser-knownresources on financial related matters, when it comes to investing in the student's education.
• Most importantly that you and your child can focus on enjoying this time together, and focus on excelling in school rather than arguing about completing college applications.

Some families choose to do the preliminary research themselves, and then hire an educational consultant to assist with the application process, or vice versa. There are many ways to work with an educational consultant when looking for the right educational path, so it never hurts to look into your options.

When you work with us you will have all kinds of resources available to you as you start on your academic journey. 

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